Olympus FL-50R инструкция обслуживания

Electronic Flash FL-50R Instruction Manual e00_r2062_cs2j.indb 1 e00_r2062_cs2j.indb 1 2007/08/01 14:43:55 2007/08/01 14:43:55[...]

2 EN Names of parts Flash Checking the package contents The following items are included with the electronic flash. If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the electronic flash. Light-emitting area External power connector  Connect the optional flash power grip FP-1 or flash high voltage pack HV -1. T ermina[...]

3 EN Flash stand FLST -1 Bounce adapter FLBA-1 Plate Belt Reflector adapter FLRA-1  Flash case  Instruction manual (this manual)  Warranty card Bounce lock release button g P . 9, 22 Accessory shoe g P. 2 3 MODE button g P. 1 2 ZOOM button g P. 2 1 AUTO CHECK lamp g P. 1 2 Battery compartment cover g P. 7 CHARGE lamp/TEST button g P. 1 1 P[...]

4 EN Control panel Notes on this manual The indications on the control panel may differ from those shown in the illustration above depending on the setup of the electronic flash, the camera in use, and the shooting conditions. For example, the firing angle (ZOOM) can be displayed in either of the following modes. 1 FOUR THIRDS ....... Focal length [...]

5 EN T able of contents Names of parts ............................................................................... 2 Flash .............................................................................................. 2 Control panel ................................................................................. 4 Basic shooting .............[...]

6 EN Guide number (GN) list................................................................. 45 Light control range in AUT O mode ............................................... 47 Continuous firing........................................................................... 48 Safety precautions (Be sure to read and observe the following) ..........[...]

7 EN Basic shooting Loading batteries The batteries are available separately . Always use one of the following battery combinations.  AA (R6) alkaline batteries/AA (R6) NiMH batteries/ AA (R6) lithium batteries/AA (R6) oxyride batteries/ AA (R6) NiCd batteries : × 4  Lithium battery packs (CR-V3 type) (Olympus LB-01) : × 2 x Notes  AA (R[...]

8 EN Flash interval and flash count Batteries used Flash interval Flash count AA (R6) alkaline batteries Approx. 6 sec. Approx. 150 times AA (R6) NiMH batteries (2,400 mAh) Approx. 4 sec. Approx. 200 times AA (R6) lithium batteries Approx. 6 sec. Approx. 200 times AA (R6) oxyride batteries Approx. 5 sec. Approx. 170 times CR-V3 lithium battery pack[...]

9 EN Attaching to the camera Confirm that both the camera and electronic flash are off. Attaching or removing the electronic flash while either the flash or the camera is on may result in malfunction. 1 Pressing the bounce lock release button, place the light-emitting section in standard position (horizontal, front). 2 Remove the hot shoe cover fro[...]

1 2 10 EN How to remove 1 Loosen the lock ring completely , then slide the electronic flash out of the hot shoe. 2 Attach the hot shoe cover to the camera. Using with a camera not equipped with hot shoe  If the camera has an external flash connector , connect the electronic flash using the flash bracket and bracket cable (optional).  The elec[...]

11 EN T urning on the electronic flash T urn on the electronic flash only after attaching to the camera. After turning on the electronic flash, be sure to check the remaining battery charge. 1 Press the POWER button.  The control panel lights up and battery charging starts.  Press the POWER button again to turn the electronic flash off. 2 V e[...]

12 EN Firing angle Displayed according to the focal length of the lens. Shooting Let’s try shooting pictures using the TTL AUTO mode. In TTL AUTO mode the flash intensity is controlled automatically according to the camera’s settings. 1 Set the camera’s shooting mode to P (Program Auto). 2 Press the MODE button of the electronic flash repeate[...]

13 EN Flash control modes Select the flash control mode according to the subject and the shooting conditions. Press the MODE button repeatedly to change the flash control mode. Control panel display Control operation Main application Ref. page The flash light intensity is controlled automatically according to the camera’s setup. The flash will be[...]

14 EN Operation of the flash in each shooting mode V alues and operation details in the table will vary depending on the camera. Refer to your camera’s instruction manual. Shooting mode Flash emission Shutter speed Aperture P The flash is emitted automatically when either backlight or a brightness level requiring flash is detected. The camera set[...]

15 EN Flash intensity value (The light control range will not be displayed while an adjustment value is set.) 2 T urn dial B to select a flash intensity value.  T urning the dial toward + will change the value as follows: 0  +0.3  +0.7  +1.0...  +3.0.  T urning the dial toward – will change the value as follows: 0  -0.3  -[...]

16 EN Other flash photography modes AUTO The flash light intensity is controlled automatically by measuring the amount of light through the auto light receptor . This mode uses the settings on the camera together with the settings on the electronic flash. 1 The control panel shows the light control range according to the camera’s setup.  The l[...]

17 EN MANUAL In this mode, the flash is emitted according to the guide number (GN) setting. 1 T urn dial A or dial B to set the guide number .  The control panel shows the guide number set and the optimum shooting distance according to the camera’s setup. 2 If the distance to the subject does not match the optimum shooting distance, change the[...]

18 EN FP TTL AUTO In this mode, the electronic flash uses Super FP flash to synchronize with high shutter speeds. The following operations are possible using Super FP flash.  Attenuation of shades when shooting a backlit picture.  Outdoor portrait shooting using daytime fill-in flash shooting with the aperture opened up to blur the background[...]

19 EN 1 The control panel shows the light control range according to the camera’s setup. 2 Confirm that the distance to the subject is within the light control range.  If it is not within the light control range, change the distance to the subject or the camera’s setup.  The light control range varies according to the camera’s setup (IS[...]

20 EN FP MANUAL In this mode, Super FP flash is performed at the set flash intensity . Optimum shooting distance 1 T urn dial A or dial B to set the guide number .  The control panel shows the guide number set and the optimum shooting distance according to the camera’s setup. 2 If the distance to the subject does not match the optimum shooting[...]

21 EN Setting the firing angle (ZOOM) The firing angle can be adjusted manually . 1 Press the ZOOM button to adjust the firing angle.  The [M ZOOM] indicator lights in the control panel.  The firing angle can be set to one of 12, 14, 17, 25, 35 and 42 mm (24, 28, 35, 50, 70 and 85 mm with the 135 type). Each press of the ZOOM button switches [...]

180 ° 7 ° 90° 90° 90 ° 90 ° 22 EN Bounce shooting Bounce shooting refers to a method in which the light from the flash is bounced off the ceiling or walls. This allows the light to go all around the subject, resulting in a soft picture without harsh contrast or shadow . Shooting without bounce Shooting with bounce Bounce lock release button 1[...]

23 EN Using the bounce adapter When you attach the supplied bounce adapter , the light passes through it and is diffused even further , allowing for bounce shooting with an even softer light. Also, the light diffuses to a larger area attenuating any shadows on the subject and softening the picture. 1 Align the protrusion on the bounce adapter to th[...]

24 EN Using the reflector adapter When you use the supplied reflector adapter to shoot with bounce flash, you can divert part of the light toward the subject to reflect it off the subject. In this way you can achieve a catch-light effect — the light reflection on people’s eyes. Y ou can also illuminate with the reflector light parts of the pict[...]

25 EN Shooting with bounce alone Shooting with reflector adapter T o achieve the catch-light effect, turn the light-emitting section directly up or directly sideways and aim the plate towards the subject. Y ou can achieve different bounce ef fects depending on how you position the camera, the direction of the electronic flash, where you attach the [...]

26 EN Using the wide panel Use the built-in wide panel in flash shooting when the lens focal length is set to a position wider than 12 mm. 1 When the lens focal length is shorter than 12 mm (24 mm with the 135 type), the wide panel warning indicator blinks in the control panel.  This does not occur if the camera is not equipped with communicatio[...]

27 EN Close-up flash (0.5 - 1.5 m) Close-up flash When the distance to the subject is between 0.5 m (1.6 ft.) and 1.5 m (4.9 ft.), the flash light emission area will not match the range included in the shot. In this case, point the flash to the down-most angle (7°) using the bounce lock release button. 1 Pressing the bounce lock release button, ti[...]

28 EN V arious flash shooting methods The following flash shooting methods are possible according to the camera’s setup.  Some flash shooting methods may be unavailable depending on the function and design of the camera.  For details on how to use these modes, refer to the instruction manual for your camera. Red-eye reduction flash Reduces [...]

29 EN Second curtain synchronization A slow shutter is used and the flash is emitted immediately before the end of the exposure period. This makes it possible to take pictures of moving objects such as car taillights with a streaming effect. Combination with camera’ s built-in flash When the camera in use has a built-in flash, it can be used simu[...]

30 EN Custom setup Custom setup allows you to customize the electronic flash to suit your preferences. 1 Press and hold the MODE button for more than 2 seconds, until the setup mode display appears in the control panel. 2 T urn dial A to select the setup mode. 3 T urn dial B to select the value. 4 Press the MODE button to confirm the setup. Setup m[...]

31 EN Setup mode Mode display V alue display Function Default value Dial A Dial B Firing angle (ZOOM) display Firing angle is displayed in terms of the lens focal length of a FOUR THIRDS camera. 4-3 Firing angle is converted into the focal distance of the 135 type. This allows the flash to be used in the same feeling as the flash for a 135 type (35[...]

32 EN All reset All reset resets the custom setups to the factory default settings. 1 Press the MODE and LIGHT buttons simultaneously for 2 or more seconds to reset to default settings.  The distance display unit (m/ft) is not altered by the all reset operation. LIGHT button MODE button e00_r2062_cs2j.indb 32 e00_r2062_cs2j.indb 32 2007/08/01 14[...]

33 EN Wireless flash This flash is compatible with the Olympus wireless RC flash system. Using the electronic flash with an Olympus digital camera that is also compatible with this system, gives you wireless remote control over the flash emission. The flash mode and other controls are set on the camera and it controls the electronic flash automatic[...]

34 EN Basic wireless photography This function will be explained using an example of the electronic flash used together with an Olympus digital SLR camera E-3. Refer to the camera’s instruction manual for details on the setup range of flash and the operations on the camera. 1 Place the camera and the electronic flash. g “About the placement of [...]

35 EN 4 T urn dial A on the electronic flash to select the channel and group. 5 After shooting preparations are completed, take some test shots to check the flash operation and images. 6 Begin shooting while checking the charging completed indications of the camera and the electronic flash.  The charge condition of the electronic flash is not co[...]

5m 50 50 ° 100 100 ° 50 50 ° 10m 30 30 ° 30 30 ° 60 60 ° 50° 100° 50° 30° 30° 60° 36 EN About the placement of the electronic flash The remote control signal is sent using the built-in flash of the camera so the maximum range for the placement of the electronic flash will vary depending on the camera. For details, refer to the camera’[...]

5m 10m 50 50 ° 100 100 ° 50 50 ° 30 30 ° 30 30 ° 60 60 ° 50° 100° 50° 30° 30° 60° 37 EN Placement examples: Placement of three flashes Changing the amount of light of each flash When shooting with multiple flashes you can create different ef fects of the flash photography by changing the amount of light of each flash. First, try to chan[...]

38 EN Picture shooting using a digital camera without communication capability When using the electronic flash with a camera without communication capability , adjust the ISO sensitivity and aperture value in AUTO mode to the same values as on the camera or change the shooting distance in MANUAL mode. Y ou can also emit the flash wirelessly as a sl[...]

39 EN MANUAL In this mode, the flash is emitted according to the guide number (GN) setting. Flash intensity ratio Guide number 1 The control panel shows the current guide number together with the flash intensity ratio.  Flash intensity ratio: Ratio of emitted flash intensity with respect to the intensity at full emission. 2 Press the ZOOM button[...]

40 EN Slave flash The electronic flash is equipped with the slave function. In this function you can emit the flash with a wireless remote control by synchronizing it to the emission of another flash. MODE button 1 Place the electronic flash.  Refer to “About the placement of the electronic flash” ( g P . 36). 2 Press the MODE button of the [...]

41 EN W arning display list W arning details Control panel display Remedy Ref. page In AUTO mode: Out of light control range (camera with communication capability) Change the camera’s ISO sensitivity or aperture setting. P. 1 6 (camera without communication capability) P. 3 8 In MANUAL mode: Subject too close When the optimum shooting distance is[...]

42 EN Q&A Q When are test flash activation and auto checking effective? A Checking the optimum flash activation based on the AUTO CHECK lamp is particularly effective in bounce flash (in AUTO modes only). Q Why does the electronic flash get hot after successive emissions? A The batteries generate heat when flash is emitted repeatedly . In this [...]

43 EN Q The light control range is not displayed on the control panel. What is wrong? A The light control range is not displayed in the following cases:  When the extension tube EX-25 (optional) is used.  When the lens has been removed.  In bounce shooting.  While adjusting the flash intensity .  When the ISO sensitivity and aperture[...]

44 EN Optional accessories Power grip  Flash Power Grip FP-1 (The RG-1 remote grip cable and FL-CB01 or FL-CB02 flash bracket cable (depending on the digital camera used) are required.) This accessory allows the electronic flash to be used as a grip-on type flash powered from four C (R14) alkaline batteries. Using these batteries together with t[...]

45 EN Guide number (GN) list  TTL AUTO/AUTO ISO100, m ZOOM (mm) FOUR THIRDS 8 10 12 14 17 25 35 42 With 135 16 20 24 28 35 50 70 85 TTL AUT O/AUTO Full emission 18 20 28 30 36 40 45 50  MANUAL ISO100, m ZOOM (mm) FOUR THIRDS 8 10 12 14 17 25 35 42 With 135 16 20 24 28 35 50 70 85 MANUAL 1/1 18 20 28 30 36 40 45 50 1/2 13 14 20 21 26 28 32 35 [...]

46 EN  FP MANUAL The following guide number figures have a 1/1 flash intensity ratio. ISO100, m ZOOM (mm) FOUR THIRDS 8 10 12 14 17 25 35 42 With 135 16 20 24 28 35 50 70 85 Shutter speed 1/125 13 14 20 21 26 28 32 35 1/160 1 1 13 18 19 23 25 28 32 1/200 10 1 1 16 17 20 23 25 28 1/250 9.0 10 14 15 18 20 23 25 1/320 8.0 8.9 13 13 16 18 20 22 1/40[...]

47 EN Light control range in AUTO mode Usable ISO sensitivity/aperture value (F) combinations for light control in AUTO mode AUTO light control range (m) ISO sensitivity Firing angle (mm) Upper row: FOUR THIRDS Lower row: 135 3200 1600 800 400 200 100 50 8 (W panel) 10 (W panel) 12 14 17 25 35 42 16 (W panel) 20 (W panel) 24 28 35 50 70 85 Aperture[...]

48 EN Continuous firing For your safety , be sure to observe the following. Continuous firings make the light-emitting section hot and may result in its deterioration, malfunction or deformation. Therefore, continuous firing should be limited to the counts shown in the following table. Always leave the electronic flash unused for at least 10 minute[...]

49 EN Safety precautions (Be sure to read and observe the following) This instruction manual uses a variety of common symbols and icons to assist you in proper handling and usage of this product and to warn you of potential hazards to yourself and others as well as to property . These symbols and their significance are described below .  This el[...]

50 EN W ARNING  Do not fire the flash or AF illuminator light immediately in front of a person’s eyes (particularly an infant). Exposure to the light from the flash at a very short range may cause irreparable injury to the eyes. Be especially careful to avoid using the electronic flash at a distance of less than 1 meter from an infant.  Do [...]

51 EN CAUTION  If you notice any abnormalities such as leakage, discoloration, deformation, overheating, or odor , stop using this device. Continued use could result in fire, overheating or explosion. Remove the batteries carefully to avoid burning yourself and to prevent exposure to gas or dangerous fluids that may be released. Contact your dea[...]

52 EN BA TTERY PRECAUTIONS  Use only the specified batteries.  Be sure to observe the following points. Otherwise, battery fluid leak, overheating, fire ignition and/or bursting may result.  Do not mix old and new batteries, recharged and discharged batteries, batteries of different capacities, or batteries of dif ferent types or brands. ?[...]

53 EN Caution for usage environment  T o protect the high-precision technology contained in this product, never leave the flash in the places listed below , no matter if in use or storage: Places where temperatures and/or humidity are high or go through extreme changes. Direct sunlight, beaches, locked cars, or near other heat sources (stove, ra[...]

54 EN For customers in USA FCC Notice This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any unauthorized changes or modifica[...]

55 EN Specifications Model number : FS-FL50R T ype : External electronic flash for digital still camera Guide number : Automatic switching 50: When in 42 mm (85 mm with the 135 type) 28: When in 12 mm (24 mm with the 135 type) 18/20 switching (when the wide panel is used) Firing angle : Automatic switching At 12 mm: Up/down 61°, Left/right 78° (e[...]

56 EN RC function : Available when used together with cameras compatible with the Olympus wireless RC flash system. Effective distance : Up to approx. 10 m (32.9 ft.) Power supply : AA (R6) alkaline batteries, AA (R6) NiMH batteries, AA (R6) lithium batteries, AA (R6) oxyride batteries, AA (R6) NiCd batteries × 4 or CR-V3 lithium battery pack (Oly[...]

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